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as in occultism
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
… an alchemy that changed metals rarer than gold into elements more baneful than lead.—
James Gleick
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as in magic
the power to do something impressive in a way that seems mysterious or supernatural
They marveled at the digital alchemy that turns lines of computer code into a beautiful user interface.
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Recent Examples of alchemy
Sometimes a sketch lives or dies because of some rhythmic alchemy.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The city’s alchemy of old-meets-new feels as potent and enchanting as ever.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Conclusion The alchemy of success lies in transforming challenges into opportunities, aligning your identity with your goals and protecting your energy with healthy boundaries.
—Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Familiarity may still go about its age-old business of breeding contempt, but this era of college hoops rarely allows for the emotional alchemy of yesteryear to kick in with any force.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The city’s alchemy of old-meets-new feels as potent and enchanting as ever.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Conclusion The alchemy of success lies in transforming challenges into opportunities, aligning your identity with your goals and protecting your energy with healthy boundaries.
—Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Familiarity may still go about its age-old business of breeding contempt, but this era of college hoops rarely allows for the emotional alchemy of yesteryear to kick in with any force.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemy
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In modern pop culture, vampires have strayed away from occultism and are often depicted through a Christian lens, being repelled by crucifixes and sunlight.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Mysticism and occultism spread rapidly in the dying days of the Russian empire.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2025
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The magic of Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius design is its constant sense of surprise—an effect redoubled by the work of an artist like Johnson, who moves so fluidly between media.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The free event will bring the magic of the rainforest alive with this interactive show.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Wakanda Forever, the series brings Riri back home to Chicago, where the lines between science and sorcery start to blur.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Generating sophisticated charts or extracting hidden insights was a form of sorcery few dared to question.—
Florian Douetteau,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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Plus, Guardians’ wizardry deserves more attention Prospect Cam Smith makes Astros’ Opening Day roster after just 32 minor-league games NL West’s real race starts in Arizona.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Filming each episode required three weeks of intense rehearsal, technical wizardry, and intricate choreography that actors likened to a theatre production.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Alchemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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